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Summary
The White House has directed the State and Treasury Departments to draft a proposal for lifting some U.S. sanctions on Russia as part of Trump’s effort to restore ties and end the Ukraine war.
The proposal could ease restrictions on select Russian entities and oligarchs, though it’s unclear what the U.S. would receive in return.
Trump has signaled openness to sanctions relief despite previously threatening harsher measures.
Talks between U.S. and Russian officials have intensified, with economic cooperation, including rare earth minerals, emerging as a key topic.
Does this need to go through congress?
I doubt that will make much of a difference what with both houses being controlled by the GOP.
The house’s majority is slim enough that 2 defectors are all that’s needed.
Zero faith in these bootlickers.
Only if Congress specifically passed the sanctions. Usually it’s a bill that directs the president to sanction people fitting a description. Which effectively makes it a decision for the president.